Registered Nurse Patient Care Leader (RN) Intermediate Care Nursery .9 7p

Advocate Aurora Health • Elgin, IL

288d • $18 - $27

About The Position

The Patient & Equipment Transport position at Advocate Health involves lifting and transporting patients to and from wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds, ensuring their comfort and safety. The role requires attention to detail, as transporters must follow posted precaution signs and contact clinical staff regarding any changes in a patient's condition. The transporter will also be responsible for verifying patient identification, tracking assignments using electronic software, and maintaining transport equipment. This position is part-time, with hours scheduled from Monday to Wednesday, 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, and does not require weekend or holiday work.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless determined otherwise by department leader.
• No formal education required.
• No experience required.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in customer service.
• Satisfactory completion in safe patient handling for transporters within one month of start date.
• Ability to assess the status of equipment to ensure it is in safe working condition.
• Ability to assess and determine the best routes within the hospital to reach desired destinations.

Responsibilities

• Lifts and transports patients to and from wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds, ensuring proper positioning and securing of the patient.
• Transports patients to their destinations and may also transport patient belongings, specimens, carts, wheelchairs, and other equipment.
• Contacts clinical staff regarding changes to a patient's condition or issues with equipment during transport.
• Verifies and documents correct patient identification by comparing information from the printed ticket to ride to the patient wristband.
• Tracks assignments using electronic software, noting when they are initiated, completed, delayed, or cancelled.
• Collects and returns equipment to proper holding areas, disinfecting and inspecting it before and after use.
• Maintains equipment and reports any that need repair.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
• May collect patient equipment from soiled utility rooms.
• May pick up and deliver patient medication, excluding controlled substances.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed